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The Latest ‘State of Southeast Asia’ Survey is a Time Capsule – From Last Month
Conducted around the time of President Donald Trump's inauguration, the survey has little to say about the turmoil now engulfing the globe.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:
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Southeast Asian Governments Seek Negotiations Over Trump Tariffs
Comments from President Trump and members of his inner circle have raised doubts about whether Washington is open to dialogue on the tariffs.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:China’s rail ambitions receive another boost as Mongolia approves new line
China is also moving forward with cross-border rail projects in Central Asia and Southeast Asia.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Matildas 'in limbo' as search for permanent coach continues
With the 2026 Asian Cup fast approaching, Football Australia is expected to step up its search for a permanent new coach for the Matildas after Steph Catley admitted the side was "in limbo" after 11 matches under interim manager Tom Sermanni.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Asian Migrant Women Are Trapped in Lebanon’s Abusive ‘Kafala’ System
Regional conflict has intensified the vulnerabilities of Asian domestic migrant workers, leaving many without legal safeguards, financial support, or options to return home.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:As Trump goes full Indian socialist, countries need to coordinate
So, Italy, your secret has been revealed. For decades, you have been “looting, pillaging … and plundering” your transatlantic ally, all for your own prosperity. Never mind that your economy has barely grown for 20 years, while America leads the world on virtually every measure except equality. In Donald Trump’s fantasy economics, you deserve to […] The post As Trump goes full Indian socialist, countries need to...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: April 2025 Update
An overview of conflict, from protests to military and militant violence, in the Asia-Pacific in March 2025.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs: Global stock market rout continues
Global markets from Europe to Asia have continued to feel the pain of Donald Trump's tariffs. The US president has shown no sign of reconsidering despite the economic turmoil. DW has the latest.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Belarus
SummaryHuman Rights Watch (HRW) submits the following with respect to Belarus’s implementation of recommendations received during its 2020 Universal Periodic Review (UPR). This submission is neither a complete review of implementation of all recommendations, nor a comprehensive review of Belarus’s respect, protection and fulfillment of human rights in the domestic sphere.Since Belarus’s last UPR cycle in November 2020,...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:India accused of anti-Muslim land grab over new waqf law overhaul
India accused of anti-Muslim land grab over new waqf law overhaul Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 04/07/2025 - 14:49 Many properties endowed by Muslims are expected to be placed under government control A Muslim woman offers prayers during Iftar time in the ongoing Holy Month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid on 22 April 2023 (Reuters) Off The Indian parliament has passed an unprecedented land bill which critics have slammed...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Asia’s biggest tulip garden wilts under warm spring and dry spell
Warmer spring temperatures and a lack of snowfall in Kashmir are causing tulips to wilt, with climate change linked to the unusual weather conditions affecting growth.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Amid Trump’s tariff war, 1 Asia sector could emerge unscathed – clean energy
Asia and other regions are expected to boost renewable partnerships with China, the world’s clean energy leader, analysts say.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:With Successful Summit, the EU and Central Asia Take Tentative Steps Closer
Turbulence in the wider geopolitical sea has, in many ways, cleared Europe’s path to Central Asia.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:From Wall Street’s ‘Black Thursday’ to Covid-19, how Trump’s tariffs compare to worst crashes
China’s retaliation to Trump’s tariffs caused historic stock market collapses in Asia and Europe, reminiscent of past financial crises.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Beijing kills hope for any US-China grand trade bargain
China has abandoned any pretense of negotiation, slamming the door on hopes for an immediate truce with Washington. Over the weekend, Beijing not only matched US tariffs tit-for-tat but also unleashed a sweeping package of retaliatory measures that leaves little doubt: the world’s two largest economies are barreling toward a full-blown decoupling. China’s Ministry of […] The post Beijing kills hope for any US-China...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Asian stocks see their worst drop in decades after Trump tariffs
Asian markets from Tokyo to Sydney plunged amid increasing fears of a global economic downturn.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Thawing Arctic heats up US-Russia imperialist instincts
“You cannot annex another country.” This was the clear message given by the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, at a recent press conference with the outgoing and incoming prime ministers of Greenland. It did not appear aimed at Russian president Vladimir Putin, but at Donald Trump, the president of one of her country’s closest allies, […] The post Thawing Arctic heats up US-Russia imperialist instincts appeared...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum needs to repeat 3rd grade math
“Hungary is now one of the poorest countries, and possiblythepoorest, in the European Union. Industrial production isfalling year-over-year. Productivity is close to the lowest in the region. Unemployment is creeping upward. Despite the ruling party’s loud talk about traditional values, the population is shrinking,” alleges Anne Applebaum in the March 31 edition of The Atlantic. […] The post Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:S Korea on edge as US hints at redeploying troops
Concerns are mounting in South Korea over the evolving role of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) after a “secret” Pentagon memo directed the unit to prioritize “deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan” and “strengthening homeland defense” even at the cost of “assuming risks” in other regions. The apparent new Pentagon policy could shift the primary […] The post S Korea on edge as US hints at redeploying troops appeared...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Vietnam to Trump: ‘Just Don’t Do It’ on tariffs
With the NCAA Championship final set to grip millions of basketball fans in the US and beyond, demand for athletic shoes and gear is reportedly skyrocketing. The March Madness tournament isn’t just a showcase of college basketball talent; it’s also a massive marketing opportunity for sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas, whose products dominate the […] The post Vietnam to Trump: ‘Just Don’t Do It’ on tariffs appeared...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Targeted Aid and Strategic Competition in Southeast Asia
As China recalibrates its aid and financing to the region, Western donors need to offer an alternative that is both credible and matches the region’s development priorities.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs: Nations seek US trade talks as markets panic
Senior US officials said dozens of countries have contacted the White House seeking to renegotiate new US tariffs. Meanwhile, Asian markets are plunging. DW has more.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Trump officials say some tariffs could last 'days or weeks'
Officials also outline why the US president decided to place tariffs on uninhabited islands, as investors wait for major Asian stock markets to open.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:China’s Belt and Road crediblity collapsing fast in Thailand
BANGKOK – China’s Belt and Road Initiative projects are being scrutinized in Thailand after Myanmar’s 7.7 earthquake pancaked a 30-floor building 966 kilometers (600 miles) away that Chinese engineers were constructing in Bangkok. The incomplete skyscraper was the only building to collapse in the lightly damaged Thai capital. But the disaster exposed allegedly substandard steel […] The post China’s Belt and Road...
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:The graver Israel's atrocities in Gaza, the quieter the BBC grows
The graver Israel's atrocities in Gaza, the quieter the BBC grows The BBC’s news verification service, Verify,digitally reconstructeda residential tower block in Mandalay earlier this week to show how it had collapsed in a huge earthquake on 28 March in Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia largelycut offfrom the outside world. The broadcaster painstakingly pieced together damage to other parts of the city using a...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Experts at the Samarkand Climate Forum warn central Asia is getting warmer year after year
Fertile lands are rapidly decreasing while the Central Asian region’s population is growing, and in 25 years from now, it can surpass 100 million people, Uzbekistan's president warned at the Samarkand Climate Forum.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Trump could end up making Asia, not America, great again
The US’ presence in Asia is entrenched but the prospect of a Europe-East Asia economic alliance is one card both regions could play.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Central Asia eager to cooperate with the EU ‘as a bloc’
The leaders of five Central Asian countries were all eager to show the importance of strengthening relations with the European Union but also the importance of their economies and potentials for Europe at the first EU-CA summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:China’s plan for world’s biggest dam a mega-disaster for India
China’s ambitious plan to construct the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River marks a significant and crucial turning point in South Asia’s geopolitical landscape. This project is more than just a Chinese technological marvel; it heralds a profound shift in regional power dynamics, particularly in the realm of transboundary water politics. While Pakistan […] The post China’s plan for world’s biggest...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Taiwan’s new 2nm chip set to power the AI revolution
On April 1, 2025, the Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC introduced the world’s most advanced microchip: the 2-nanometer (2nm) chip. Mass production is expected for the second half of the year, and TSMC promises it will represent a major step forward in performance and efficiency – potentially reshaping the technological landscape. Microchips are the foundation of modern […] The post Taiwan’s new 2nm chip set to power the AI...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:AI power play: who, how and now of the tech changing everything
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen rapid growth, transforming industries and daily life. From chatbots to advanced generative models, AI’s capabilities continue to expand, driven by powerful companies investing heavily in research and development. “The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone,” […] The post AI power play:...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:In charts: winners and losers from Trump’s new tariffs
Low rates on Ireland, high levies on Slovakia, Asian misery and the strange tale of St Pierre and Miquelon
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Malaysia’s rail port project targets a European trade corridor shake-up
Perlis Inland Port aims to offer Southeast Asia a viable land-based trade alternative to the instability of current shipping routes.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Why Trump tariffs could make sports gear made in Asia pricier – for Americans
Hong Kong economists expect pain for US consumers, with likes of Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Hoka making goods in China or Southeast Asia.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:US Agriculture Head to Visit Vietnam as Trump Teases Tariff Deal
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said she is headed to Vietnam, after President Donald Trump said the Southeast Asian nation is looking to cut a deal to avoid sharp tariffs on their exports to the US.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: